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312 OperationTires and wheelsRotating tires
Tire rotation can be performed on vehicles
with tires of the same dimension all
around. If your vehicle is equipped with
tires of the same dimension all around,
tires can be rotated, observing a a
front-to-rear rotation pattern that will
maintain the intended rotation (spinning)
direction of the tire (
page 286).
In some cases, such as when your vehicle
is equipped with mixed-size tires (different
tire dimension front vs. rear), tire rotation
is not possible.If applicable to your vehicle's tire configu-
ration, tires can be rotated according to
the tire manufacturer's recommended in-
tervals in the tire manufacturer's warranty
pamphlet located in your vehicle literature
portfolio. If none is available, tires should
be rotated every 3 000 to 6 000 miles
(5 000 to 10 000 km), or sooner if neces-
sary, according to the degree of tire wear.
The same rotation (spinning) direction
must be maintained (
page 286).
Rotate tires before the characteristic tire
wear pattern becomes visible (shoulder
wear on front tires and tread center wear
on rear tires).
Thoroughly clean the mounting face of
wheels and brake disks, i.e. the inner side
of the wheels/tires, during each rotation.
Check for and ensure proper tire inflation
pressure.For information on wheel change, see the
“Practical hints” section (
page 381).
Warning!
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Rotate front and rear wheels only if the tires
are of the same dimension.
If your vehicle is equipped with mixed-size
tires (different tire dimensions front vs.
rear), tire rotation is not possible.
Warning!
G
Have the tightening torque checked after
changing a wheel. Wheels could become
loose if not tightened with a torque of
110 lb-ft (150 Nm).
Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel
bolts specified for your vehicle's rims.
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450 IndexTightening torque 424
Tightening torque (Wheel bolts) 385
Tilt/sliding sunroof
Closing in an emergency 370
Opening in an emergency 370
Stopping 204
Synchronizing 204
TIN 311
Tire
Vehicle maximum load on 311
Tire and Loading Information 287
Tire and loading terminology 309
Tire care and maintenance 284
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire inflation pressure
Checking 272, 292, 294
Setting units 157
Tire inflation pressure see the placard on
the fuel filler flap
Tire inspection 284
Tire load rating 311Tire ply composition and material
used 311
Tire speed rating 264, 301, 311, 424
Tire terminology 309
Tire traction 264
Tires 283
Direction of rotation 286
Driving instructions 263
Messages in display 358, ??–364
Retreads 283
Rotating 312
Service life 284
Temperature 293, 308
Tire inflation pressure monitor warning
lamp 332
Tread depth 285, 313
Wear pattern 312
Winter 313
Tools 365
Tow-away alarm 27, 87
Arming 87
Disarming 87
Disarming for transport 87Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit) 365
Installing 393
Towing the vehicle 391
Traction 171, 311, 424
Transmission see Automatic
transmission 279
Tread 311
Tread depth 285
Tread depth (tires) 313
Treadwear indicators 311
Trip computer 150
Trip odometer
Resetting 134
Trunk
Auxiliary fuse box 395
Closing 103
Closing from the inside* 103
Lighting 131, 132
Lock button 99
Lock button, KEYLESS-GO* 99
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453 Index
W
Warning indicators
Parktronic* 226
Warning lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Warning sounds
Distance warning function* 216
Distronic* 210
Drivers seat belts 68
Parking brake 51
Warranty coverage 399
Washing the vehicle 317
Wear pattern (tires) 312
Weights 410
Wheel bolt wrench with socket wrench (ve-
hicle tool kit) 365
Wheel change
Tightening torque 385
Wheels
Tires and wheels 283
Window curtain air bags 68
Windows see Side windowsWindshield
Refilling washer fluid 282
Replacing wiper blades 379
Washer fluid 282, 418
Windshield washer 271
Windshield washer fluid
Message in display 357
Refilling 282, 418
Wiping with 55
Windshield wipers 54, 181
Fast wiper speed 54
Intermittent wiping 54
Replacing wiper blades 379
Single wipe 55
Switching on 54
Wiping with windshield washer
fluid 55
Winter driving 313
Block heater (Canada only) 314
Snow chains 314
Tires 313Winter driving instructions 265
Winter tires 313
Wiper blades
Cleaning 320
Installing 380
Removing 379
Replacing 379
Wiping
And washing simultaneously 55
Interval 54
With windshield washer fluid 55
Wood trims
Cleaning 323
X
Xenon headlamps
Bi-Xenon 419